Ronnie Greenwald: The Rabbi Who Refused to Give Up on Any Jew

2026-01-31

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In this powerful episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, we sit down with Miriam Greenwald and later with Rabbi Chananya Greenwald, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Tiferet in Yerushalayim (TJ), to reflect on the life, legacy, and impact of Ronnie Greenwald z"l, a man who quietly changed the lives of thousands. From building Camp Sternberg into a haven for kids who didn't fit the mold, to negotiating on behalf of Jews imprisoned behind the Iron Curtain and in hostile regimes, this conversation reveals the heart, courage, and relentless compassion behind the legend. We talk about marriage, parenting, leadership, faith, forgiveness, and what it truly means to never give up on a person. This is not just a s...

From building Camp Sternberg into a haven for kids who didn't fit the mold, to negotiating on behalf of Jews imprisoned behind the Iron Curtain and in hostile regimes, this conversation reveals the heart, courage, and relentless compassion behind the legend. We talk about marriage, parenting, leadership, faith, forgiveness, and what it truly means to never give up on a person.

This is not just a story about accomplishments, it's a masterclass in loving Jews, believing in people, and living with purpose

Explore more of Rabbi Greenwald's legacy and work:

Rabbi Greenwald's Yeshiva: https://www.yeshivatiferet.com/

Rabbi Greenwald's Chinuch Podcast: https://youtu.be/eaLRIKAea5k

Rabbi Greenwald's Biography: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422645352.html

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